CURRENT NOTES

Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24900, 13 June 1946, Page 2

CURRENT NOTES

The. King and Queen and Queen Mary attended the Government’s garden party given to more than 1000 visitors from the Dominions and foreign count, les, representing 24 nations, in London for the victory, celebrations. The Home Secretary (Mr Chuter Ede) and the Minister of Works (Mr George. Tomlinson) and their wives received the guests, who included Mr and Mrs-Attlee and Lord Louis and Lady Mountbatten.—London, June 11. The death has occurred of / Mrs Blanche Burke, M.8.E., formerly superintendent of the New Zealand Prisoner of War Centre in London, and subsequently, until last month, housekeeper at the Fernleaf Club. She was well known to hundreds of New Zealanders. Mrs Burke, who intended to settle in the Dominion with her husband, died from cancer of the lungs.—London, June 11.

A letter recently received from the British Ministry of Food was read yesterday at the annual meeting of the North Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Red Cross Society. The letter acknowledged the receipt of 51 cases of tinned foodstuffs from the centre, and stated that the food would be distributed among hospitals, sanatoria, charitable institutions, and poor and needy persons. The gifts were distributed free of charge, without surrender of coupons,and in addition to the rations. 9

Appreciative reference to the work done during the war by Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, who is retiring from her position as Voluntary Aid Division commandant, was made yesterday at the annual meeting of the North Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Red Cross Society by the chairman (Dr. J. Leslie Will). Under Mrs Vernon, the expansion of the Voluntary’ Aid Division from a peace-time to a war-time basis had been carried to a successful conclusion, said Dr. Will. Mrs H. Wales will replace Mrs Vernon as commandant.

Winners in the Fendalton Garden Club’s competitions for the year were as follows:—flowers, Mrs C. G. Penlington 1, Mrs J. Mclntosh 2, Mrs E. W. Archbold 3; vegetables, Mrs G. Royds 1, Mrs E. Somers 2, Mrs D. M. Lamb 3. Special prizes: best bloom, Mrs D. M. Lamb; berries, Mrs C. E. Evens; plant classification, Mrs R. J. Rastrick 1. Mrs C. E. Evans 2, Mrs E. W. Archbold 3. The prizes were given by members of the retiring committee.

The Christchurch Famine Emergency Committee has asked members of the Red Cross Societ” to take charge of boxes, which were originally used in an appeal by CORSO, for receiving food coupons. This information was given yesterday at the annual meeting of the North Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Red Cross Society, by Mr A. E. Kincaid, who represents the centre on the Famine Emergency Committee. These boxes were still in the town, said Mr Kincaid, and they were not being cleared at present. Country sub-centres were asked to take charge of a box in each district, and to see that boxes were cleared once a week. Local subcentres would take charge of boxes in Christchurch. A hut was to be set up in Cathedral square for receiving fat. coupons, and tinned food for Britain, said Mr Kincaid, and members of the Red Cross were to be asked to man it. The Famine Emergency Committee was not turn away any tinned food, because it was evident that it was very much appreciated in Britain. In reply to inquiries by members as to whether coupons collected in boxes throughout the city ensured the cancellation of such supplies df food to the dealer, it .was pointed out that it was imperative to write the name of the dealer on the back of each coupon. If this were done the amount of food denoted on the coupon would pot then be supplied to the Lady Wigram said that 400 cases of food were now ready for shipment, and they would be shipped before the end of the month. They were valued at £l4OO.

The president (Miss Mary McLean) presided at a recent emeeting of the Christchurch' branch of the National Council of Women. The following members were elected to the Dominion committee:—Mrs L. C. L. Averill, Mrs J. Lorimer, Mrs G. H. Watts, Mrs F. J. T. Grigg, Mrs C. L. Crowley, Mrs M. Morten, Miss D. Chapman, Mrs V. J. Drake, Mrs K. H. Hunt, and Mrs L. Armstrong.

Mrs J. K. Archer presided at a recent meeting of the Sydenham branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Allegations that food was being wasted by the brewing industry were discussed, and members commented on the seriousness of a wastage occurring while Europe was facing famine. A discussion also took place on a statement that an everincreasing amount of money is being spent each year on liquor by the people of New Zealand.

The annual meeting of the St. Mar-tins-Opawa Garden Club was held at the home of Mrs H. T. Wilson. The following officers were elected:— president, Mrs H. T. Wilson* viceS residents, Mrs E. Smith and Mrs G. ewson: honorary vice-president, Mrs O M. Miller; secretary, Mrs T. Moorcraft. Annual prizes were presented to Mrs Cowel, Mrs Clark, and Mrs McAloon.

CONSTANCE GEE Millinery Salon, 679 Colombo street, next Kodak, take special interest in Matrons’ Millinery. Good-fitting hats reasonably priced. Pay a visit to the Salon when next in town. Advt.

NATIONAL CLUB. •Members’ Flag Bridge, Monday next, 7.30 p.m. Advt.

AT THE TOP OF THE POLE! 'The enterprising pole sitter may gain passing notoriety . . but at the top of the “poll” every time in its class for good value and service is “Santol.” the safe and sure antiseptic for all home purposes. “Santol” for cuts and wounds, as a mouth-wash and gargle, for cleansing dental plates, and for personal hygiene. ASk your chemist for ‘‘Santol,” 1/6, 2/6, 3/6. (Mfrs.: H. F. Stevens, Ltd., Ch. Ch.) Advt.